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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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